And Coc wasn't the only one who got a bit emotional during their speech. Leslie Mendez has been the attorney for the Toledo Alcalde Association for years, and during that time, she has had the chance to meet and become acquainted with the Toledo residents who are fighting for their communal land right. And on Saturday, she gave an emotional thank you for the opportunity to represent them.
Leslie Mendez, Attorney
"It has been the highest honor and privilege of my professional career to serve these communities, to serve you, thank you so much, for welcoming me into your home."
"I want to thank you for showing me, for being an example to Belize, that integrity still matters, that not everything has a price, that the land is not for sale. And that the communities always come back."
